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Funny Pet Video of the Week
I filmed this the other night….Jazz has solved The Mystery of the Kong and is quite good at extracting treats from her personal Kong. Check her out..
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Funny Pet Video of the Week
It’s resident blogger “Party” Mary going more than a little crazy trying to catch the mouse inside the iPad.
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Funny Pet Picture of the Week
This week, it’s actually a video. My work is cool because somebody is always happy to see me. I took this video today of Reg and Max, who are very excited about getting out for a walk!
Watch VideoWriting a Post to Help Dogs
At the Blogpaws conference I attended this week, there were hundreds of individuals and many pet companies in attendance that are dedicated to helping animals in a variety of ways. One of the corporate sponsors, Pedigree, leads an adoption drive each year to help the more than 4 million dogs in shelters and rescue groups […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Almost Valentine’s Day…Does Your Dog Have Cold Feet?
Jessie, the incredible canine: That wonderful day of love is nearly upon us. It is time to lavish affection not only upon your significant other, but upon your pets as well…especially your dog! Bo, the curious cat: Wait a minute there! Cats deserve love and affection, too. And perhaps some awesome new collar or cat […]
Continue ReadingPets Need to Brush Regularly Too
Bo, the impeccable kitty: Jessie, I have been meaning to tell you this for quite sometime, but just never had the courage to do so, but, in light of our growing popularity, I felt it was my duty to let you know that I think you need to become more aware of proper oral hygiene. […]
Continue ReadingKeeping a preventative eye on heart worm disease
Jessie, top dog: Oh, the dreaded heart worm tablet. Groan. I took one last month. Do I have to take another one? Bolt, the adorable Yorkie-Poo: You know, I never really liked taking those things, either, but after my recent visit to the vet to get all of my annual shots, she told me that […]
Continue ReadingRecommended Reading-Dog On It by Spencer Quinn
If you like mysteries and are looking for something a little different this book is great! We are introduced to Bernie Little, a somewhat down on his luck private investigator, and his canine sidekick, Chet. The story is told from Chet the dog’s perspective which is at times funny (when Bernie arrives home late & […]
Continue ReadingBeggars Can’t Be Choosers: How to Deal with a Dog that Begs
Jessie: I am posting this entry today because the human to my good friend Bolt, an adorable, yet precocious Yorkie-Poo, has expressed concern about Bolt’s annoying begging habits during the human’s meal times. It seems that Bolt’s human cannot begin a meal without Bolt begging, whining, jumping up and down, employing whatever tactic he can […]
Continue ReadingThanksgiving Safety Tips for Your Beloved Pets
The smell alone of a wonderful Thanksgiving feast being prepared may put your dog into overdrive. Think of all those delicious aromas drifting through the house, tempting him and making him act crazy. What is a dog to do? Although tempting, do not feed any bits of turkey to your dog. Stick to his normal […]
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